Elite Tiger Cavalry unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Tiger Cavalry

Cavalry
Food60
Gold80
Hit Points130
Attack13
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor5
Train Time15s
Speed1.35

Evolution

Food 900 Gold 750

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Cavalry
Archers
Archers
Cavalry Archers
Cavalry Archers
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Siege Weapons

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Halberdiers
Halberdiers
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Pikemen
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Infantry masses

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Elite anti-cavalry specialist with enhanced armor

Tactical Playbook

Cavalry Annihilator

+7 vs cavalry means Elite Tigers demolish enemy horsemen. Paladins fall in seconds.

Archer Immunity

5 pierce armor means even Arbalesters deal minimal damage. Chase archers freely.

Cavalry Dominance

In cavalry-heavy games, Elite Tigers are unmatched. Force opponents into infantry or lose cavalry fights.

Critical Point

Still 0 melee armor. Halberdiers and infantry remain deadly. Never fight Pikes without support.

Understanding The Stats

Elite upgrade provides +15 HP, +2 attack, +1 cavalry bonus, and +1 pierce armor. A significant improvement across all stats.

Elite Attack

13 (+7 cav)

Strong attack with devastating cavalry bonus

Supreme Pierce

0/5

5 pierce armor grants near-immunity to archers

More HP

130

15 more HP for extended survivability

Same Speed

1.35

Mobility unchanged for pursuit and flanking

Coach's Tip

130 HP is tanky but 0 melee armor means Halbs still hurt. Your job is killing cavalry, not tanking infantry.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Cavalry+7

Armor Classes

Cavalry

Takes heavy bonus damage from Pikemen/Halberdiers and Camels.

Unique Unit

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.